BGI Career Opportunities
Current Logistics Job Openings
Operations Manager (Freight Forwarding)
About BGI:
We are BGI Worldwide Logistics, an entrepreneurial company that provides international logistics and freight forwarding services to a diverse range of growing customers, including many well-known consumer brands. Steady growth and a stable customer base are the foundations of our business success.
As an international and domestic freight forwarding organization that provides service by truck, rail, air, and ocean, our customers rely on us as their expert partner in an increasingly complex transportation environment. The company is in its 26th year of operation, and we are a growth-oriented organization. To find out more, please visit: www.bgiworldwide.com
Position Overview:
We’re seeking an outstanding Operations Department Manager for our East Coast Team to help support the growth we are experiencing in this market. This new, hands-on role will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, staff development, and the efficient handling of our customers’ cargo.
Our ideal candidate will have several years of experience in freight forwarding, with a focus on air and ocean imports.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
- At least 5 years’ experience with import operations, including air, & FCL & LCL ocean
- Leading the coordination of all aspects of shipment handling from booking through to delivery (booking, quoting, shipment tracking, cargo breakdown, cargo releases, Customs broker coordination, delivery arrangements, vendor selection & negotiation, billing, vendor payments, etc.).
- Experience leading a virtual team
- A history of establishing and maintaining deep customer relationships
- Experience leading a team to develop, implement, & manage client standard operating procedures
- Leveraging software and tech solutions to enhance operational productivity
- Leading extraordinary customer service & problem-solving, including frequent, direct contact with importers to discuss service & resolve challenges
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Strong organizational skills & the ability to prioritize
- Independent thinking, creativity, & confidence in the ability to make good decisions
- Ensuring accurate, on-time invoicing of shipments across the operation
- Maintaining strong vendor relationships to support branch goals
- Collaborating with an active sales team to close & onboard new business, ensuring a smooth transition into the operation
- Ensuring the operation remains compliant with all government agency requirements
- Meeting and beating metrics for the operation set by management
- Knowledge of CargoWise systems and Excel is a plus.
Required Experience:
- Ocean and Air Import/Export: 5 years (Required)
- CargoWise: at least 1 year (Preferred)
- Export operations experience is a plus
Language:
- English (Required)
- Bilingual a plus
Work Location:
Remote or Hybrid (Long Island or Northeast area preferred)
Hours:
Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus commission
- Opportunities for growth in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401K with Match
- Professional development assistance
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
To Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@bgiworldwide.com
If you are interested in career opportunities with BGI, please send us your cover letter and resume to jobs@bgiworldwide.com.
Employee Testimonials
“I started as BGI’s first full-time freight operations employee in the year 2000. After leaving to pursue a college degree, I kept in touch over time and eventually came back to work with BGI after 15 years! I most appreciate that I have been a part of an awesome team while doing something I love. I have been able to learn and advance my career with great support.” – Tim H.
“I have been working for BGI for five and a half years as one of its Sales Executives. The environment, team, and opportunities to grow among many more benefits have kept me in the company for all these years. You will not regret being part of the team!” – Ana G.
Current Logistics Job Openings
Freight Forwarding Business Development
Position Overview:
Full-time, Commission
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to expand our presence in the LA market. This new position is an excellent opportunity for motivated sales professionals who enjoy and thrive in a flexible, goal-driven environment.
If you want to create your future success with a well-established organization, we’d like to hear from you.
You will report to senior management and be responsible for developing and acquiring a new freight forwarding business (all modes and services) in the LA market.
Additional responsibilities will include setting appointments, qualifying leads, making warm and cold calls, pricing, preparing proposals, giving face-to-face client presentations, and providing innovative solutions to secure new business.
You will also be expected to maintain client relationships through coordination with our operations team at our local Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, CA offices, as well as with our global partners.
Diligent use of the CargoWise system (CRM), pipeline reporting, and internal communication on sales cycles are crucial to success in this position.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of success in freight forwarding sales.
- College degree (preferred, although a high school diploma and proven sales experience may be substituted for a degree).
- Knowledge of the greater Southern California regional markets.
- Knowledge of Trans-Pacific, European, and Latin American trade lanes.
- Multimodal sales (Air, Ocean, Import, Export, LCL/FCL, Brokerage FTL/LTL)
- Demonstrated business development and territory management skills.
- Familiarity with computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- At least five years of business development/sales success are required.
- Ocean and Air export and Domestic experience is preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday.
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay.
Work Location:
- Fully Remote
To Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@bgiworldwide.com
“Before joining the BGI team in 2010 I knew I wanted to contribute at a high level to a growth-focused organization with international reach. BGI has provided me with ample opportunity to advance my career and embraces my ideas in a true entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading freight forwarding service provider, our mission is to be a “true partner” to our clients and to have a “true partnership” with every employee at our core. Trust and flexibility are at the heart of the human experience that BGI fosters for me and every employee on the team. A truly enjoyable company to work for that values solution-oriented ideas, individual contribution, communication, technology, and collaboration.” – Dan R.
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